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Deng Madut

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Infectious Diseases

Overview


I am an infectious diseases doctor who specializes in the care of patients with general infectious diseases, including persons living with HIV. My research is focused on improving the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases among populations living in low-resource settings.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Medicine · 2020 - Present Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Medicine
Assistant Research Professor of Global Health · 2021 - Present Duke Global Health Institute, University Institutes and Centers

In the News


Published August 24, 2023
Researcher's Work to Bring Attention to Lesser-Known Illnesses

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Recent Publications


Healthcare utilisation for febrile diseases in northern Tanzania: a randomised population-based cluster survey.

Journal Article BMJ Glob Health · March 6, 2025 BACKGROUND: We conducted a randomised population-based cluster survey in northern Tanzania to assess care-seeking behaviours in the context of a febrile illness. Our objectives were to determine the most effective points for intervention during initial fev ... Full text Link to item Cite

Seroprevalence and risk factors for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus exposure among febrile patients in northern Tanzania.

Journal Article Trop Med Int Health · March 2025 BACKGROUND: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a tick-borne zoonotic disease that may be severe and is present in many African countries. We aimed to understand the seroprevalence and risk for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus in Tanzania by testing ar ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Transmission dynamics and epidemiology of Rift Valley fever virus in northern Tanzania

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2029

Sepsis Characterization in Kilimanjaro (R01)

ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2020 - 2025

Vanderbilt-Emory-Cornell-Duke Consortium for Global Health Fellows (VECDor)

FellowshipPI-Fellow · Awarded by Vanderbilt University · 2017 - 2019

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Education, Training & Certifications


Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine · 2012 M.D.